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A senior living community in Silver Spring shared that every resident who wanted a COVID-19 vaccine has received both doses. 96% of residents at Riderwood Senior Living Community have been vaccinated, according to a March 4 release.  “We got the shots because we care about our neighbors and want to see more of them,” said […]

Looking for a head start on your holiday shopping? Then Riderwood’s Fabulous Fall Fair has something for you! The Arts & Crafts Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held at the Erickson Living retirement community on Friday, November 13 (noon-3:30 p.m.) and Saturday, November 14 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) in Maryland Hall, located in the Montgomery […]

It is a special time of the year for the Jewish community. Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, is celebrated this year starting on the evening of October 3 to the evening on October 4. Rabbi Elhanan ‘Sunny’ Schnitzer, from Bethesda Jewish Congregation, said there are two holidays during a 10 day period: Rosh Hashanah, the […]

PFLAG- Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays- is a support group at Riderwood Senior Living Community in Silver Spring affiliated with the D.C. PFLAG Chapter. On this MyMCMedia Extra, Paulette Goodman, one of Riderwood’s PFLAG Co-founders, shared some the group’s mission statement. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month for discussion, […]

It was an afternoon to celebrate differences and similarities. The third annual Riderwood Diversity Fair shared culture, heritage and lots of music. “We have a tremendous amount of diversity within our community both among our residents and our staff. We’re looking for way to bring different traditions, different perspectives together in one event,” said Chip Warner, […]